Ahead of Armed Forces Day 2018, the South African National Defence Force hosted an explosive capability demonstration at the De Brug training ground outside Bloemfontein on 20 February. Photos by Guy Martin.

The South African National Defence Force held its annual Armed Forces Day parade in Kimberley on 21 February. Hundreds of vehicles and thousands of troops took part in the event presided over by Commander in Chief Cyril Ramaphosa. Photos by Guy Martin.

The South African Air Force held its annual prestige day on 2 February 2018 at Air Force Base Zwartkop where Air Force Chief Lt Gen Fabian Msimang presided over a parade and flypast. Photos by Guy Martin.

The South African Air Force Museum at AFB Zwartkop held its last flying day for the year on 2 December, which also marked the end of Retired General Hugh Paine’s flying duties at the SAAF Museum. Photos by Guy Martin.